Bird Watching in Kumarakom The Kumarakom bird sanctuary can be a bird lovers paradise. You can witness some of the rare seasonal and migrant birds here if you plan your trip well ahead. The place can be reached by around a three-hour drive from the city of Kochi and are well connected with other cities in Kerala. You can have a combined tour of bird watching and a houseboat stay in here. Best time to visit- November to February The list does not end here. There are much more things to experience in this green paradise, places to visit, things to eat, and so much more to include in your Kerala tour packages, to have a memorable holiday.